This morning
Canoe trip turns tragic: Flags were flying at half-mast in Thompson on Tuesday as people mourned the deaths of two fathers and their sons on a canoe trip. Their canoe capsized in the Burntwood River on the Victoria Day holiday Monday, and their bodies were found still wearing life-jackets. Alexandra Paul reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: There will be a hold-on-to-your-hat wind today, from the south at 30 km/h gusting to 50 early in the afternoon. The sky will be a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 22 C.
In case you missed it
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSCliff Cullen, Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, speaks on Bill 33 – The Minimum Wage Indexation Act during a public meeting of the Standing Committee on Social and Economic Development at the the Manitoba legislature Tuesday.
‘Entrenches working poverty’: The Pallister government was soundly criticized at a public hearing Tuesday night into its proposed legislation on the minimum wage, which would increase to $11.15 an hour. “The bill entrenches working poverty in our province — it’s absolutely shameful,” said Manitoba Federation of Labour president Kevin Rebeck. Nick Martin reports. READ MORE
U of M budget: The University of Manitoba budget, approved Tuesday, avoided spending cuts. U of M president David Barnard said one key was the Pallister government’s wage controls on faculty and physical plant employees. Nick Martin reports. READ MORE
Up next
Unraveling The Wilburys: A tribute act to the Traveling Wilburys travels into Winnipeg this evening, playing the music of the super group that was composed of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne. The act, called Unraveling The Wilburys, takes the stage at 8 p.m. at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
Career fair for immigrants: Newcomers to Canada are invited to today’s second annual Career, Education and Settlement Immigrant Fair. It includes settlement agencies, educational institutes, an accent reduction workshop, a resumé clinic and employers, some of whom will be hiring. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Radisson Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave.
Around the water cooler
Photo by Doug Speirs / Winnipeg Free PressThis was basically the exact moment when my dogs, Mr. X (left) and Zoe, realized just how helpless I am.
Dishwashing Doug: Free Press funnyman Doug Speirs was alone with his dogs over the long weekend while his wife was away, and he bravely tackled domestic duties that were previously foreign to him: “I loaded the dishwasher. All by myself.” READ MORE
Up close with Bombers GM: Kyle Walters, general manager of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, didn’t hesitate when Free Press sportswriter Jeff Hamilton asked him to recount the best decision he ever made. “Mike O’Shea. The best thing I ever did was to hire him as head coach. Him and I have grown the last few years but, unquestionably, having him as our head coach has been the best asset, the best decision I’ve made, easily.” READ MORE
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILESRoger Moore as James Bond in 1972
Roger Moore: Trending across Canada since the actor, well-known for his portrayal of James Bond and other roles, died Tuesday at the age of 89. Moore played Bond starting in 1973 with The Spy Who Loved Me until 1985’s A View to a Kill, playing the iconic spy in more movies than any other actor. Earlier, he made a name for himself with appearances on TV in Maverick and as the star of the long-running series The Saint. READ MORE
On this date
On May 24, 1973: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Manitoba lieutenant-governor W. John McKeag inspected the troops at a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the RCMP at its Winnipeg headquarters, which included a constable dressed in the uniform of the original North West Mounted Police. In Ottawa, the federal government and 10 provinces reached an impasse in finding a cost-sharing formula for medicare, hospitalization and post-secondary education. Manitoba premier Ed Schreyer said the blame lay with Ottawa. READ MORE
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